Is this crazy talk?

Devonly

Member

Member since 11 February 2018

Cornwall, England

Devonly

13 February 2018 20:49:52

Devonly

13 February 2018 20:49:52

Cornwall, England

Hello everyone,
I'd like to move myself and two cats to somewhere in Cornwall from Oregon in the US. Is this completely crazy? Any suggestions? I am a professor but plan to leave university soon and "retire" out.

Cynic

UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

Enschede

Cynic

13 February 2018 20:58:16

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Cynic

13 February 2018 20:58:16

7386

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Do you have a UK passport or are your Parents British?

Devonly

Member

Member since 11 February 2018

Cornwall, England

Devonly

14 February 2018 02:38:40

Devonly

14 February 2018 02:38:40

Cornwall, England

No, unfortunately not. American. Other than genetically, not of descent.

Cynic

UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

Enschede

Cynic

14 February 2018 09:19:00

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Cynic

14 February 2018 09:19:00

7386

Enschede

Ah; well, first of all, welcome to the Forum.

Unfortunately, you may well struggle to get into the UK because, since November 2008, they no longer issue retirement visas to anybody. You need to qualify by some other means, i.e. tourist, work, study, ancestry etc. You can see the entire list of potential visas at this link.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team